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Dec 16, 2005 9:13 pm US/Pacific
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Hollywood Holiday Gift Ideas: Props To Popcorn
Who Doesn't Want Their Own Glamour Shot ... Or 'Walk Of Fame' Star?
Sarah Weidman
LOS ANGELES (CBS) ―
Gift guru Sarah Weidman helps you find holiday gifts for Hollywood fanatics:
1. Movie and Television Scripts
Since 1977, Hollywood Book and Poster has been selling movie posters, photographs and scripts of the biggest and best movies and TV shows ever made. They have scripts of everything from Gone with the Wind to Valley of the Dolls to recent films such as Walk the Line. $15/script
Hollywood Book and Poster
6562 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
323-465-8764
www.hollywoodbookandposter.com
2. Classic Movie Monster Figures
What's more fun than a12-inch action figure of the most famous movie monsters ever to grace the silver screen? They have everything from Boris Karloff's Frankenstein, as well as his bride. You can also choose from The Wolf Man, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, Dracula, The White Zombie plus more. The dolls come packaged in a box that features original movie art and credits. $39.00
Wacko
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles California 90027
323-663-0122
www.soapplant.com
3. Hollywood Glamour Shots
Roger Gania James is a photographer located in the Los Feliz area who specializes in portraiture that imitates the old Hollywood glamour shots of the 30's and 40's. When you go in for a sitting, he takes care of everything – hair, makeup, props and posing. Each session runs about 90 minutes and your prints can come back to you within a week. $500 per sitting; includes 2 11x14 prints.
Roger Gania James
323-913-1144
www.rogerganiajames.com
4. Movie Props
How about a dinosaur skull prop from Jurassic Park? Premiere Props has a warehouse full of authentic props and costumes from movies – they work with studios in a partnership to sell the items to the public. They boast everything from new releases like Charlize Theron's cat suit and weapons from AeonFlux … to animation cells from Fat Albert… to Phillip Seymour Hoffman's wheelchair in Red Dragon. They even have Christian Slater's personal collection up for grabs which includes a framed letter from James Cagney to Paramount Pictures. Find what you want on their website and then you can swing by their warehouse in El Segundo to pick it up.
Premiere Props
128 Sierra St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-322-7767
www.premiereprops.com
5. Old Fashioned Popcorn Machine
For the real movie buff, help them make everyone movie-watching experience a real one with an authentic movie popcorn maker. Marc Popcorn Company sells old-fashioned popcorn makers and carts to the public at wholesale prices. They also sell the accessories that go with – from popcorn bags and boxes to butter dispensers. Machine prices start at $450.
Marc Popcorn Company
16116 Covello St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
800-223-7569
www.marcpopcorn.com
6. Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Everyone can feel like a star now with an authentic Walk of Fame plaque. These customized star plaques are the same ones celebrities receive when they get their star on Hollywood Boulevard. They're even produced by the same guy who makes them for the stars. Each plaque comes with a certificate of authenticity and is licensed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. NOTE: In order to receive a personalized star in time for the holidays, you must place your order by December 21st!
$65.00 (only available online)
www.giftoffame.com
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